Gold Hill
Brick-laying competitors to descend on Gold Hill
GOLD HILL — The world’s largest masonry challenge, the Spec Mix Bricklayer 500, is coming to Gold Hill on Oct. 5. The top masons will ...
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Education
Kate Bowler to speak at Catawba College
SALISBURY — Catawba College is bringing Dr. Kate Bowler, bestselling author, to campus as part of its Clergy Days programming on Oct. 26. Bowler will ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, October 4, 2023 12:00 am
News
Rowan EDC adds weeklong events to celebrate Manufacturing Day
SALISBURY — As a nod to national Manufacturing Day, an initiative of the Manufacturing Institute, the Rowan EDC and the Rowan-Salisbury Schools Career and Technical ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, October 3, 2023 12:05 am
News
Local community launches exciting initiatives to combat vaping among youth
SALISBURY — To address the rising concerns surrounding vaping among young individuals, YSUP Rowan, Healthy Rowan, Rowan County Health Department, Center for Prevention Services and ...
by Staff Report, Tuesday, October 3, 2023 12:02 am
Business
Mac Tabby Cat Cafe expanding with third location
SALISBURY — Mac Tabby Cat Cafe announces a third location that will open in downtown Salisbury in early 2024. This newest venture is six years ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, October 1, 2023 12:10 am
News
Great Start: Rowan County United Way reaches 28 percent of campaign goal
SALISBURY — This fall’s United Way campaign has reached 28.3 percent of its goal, raising over $340,000 in gifts and pledges so far, Stephen Bullock ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, October 1, 2023 12:05 am
News
Salisbury Rowan Church Women United holds celebration
SALISBURY — Salisbury-Rowan Church Women United held a human rights celebration on Aug. 4 at Sills Creek A.M.E. Zion Church with 66 in attendance from ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, October 1, 2023 12:00 am
Business
Rowan, Iredell independent insurance agencies announce merger
SALISBURY — Fisher-Greene Insurance Agency, with three locations in Rowan County, recently merged with Walker Robinson Clark Insurance (WRC), the oldest and largest locally owned ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, October 1, 2023 12:00 am
News
Republican Party holding candidate meet and greet and fish fry
SPENCER — The Rowan County Republican Party and the Rowan Republican Women’s Club are hosting a Candidate Meet and Greet and Fish Fry on Saturday, ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, October 1, 2023 12:00 am
Lifestyle
Carolina Artists Guild hosts annual Art Expo show and sale
By Elisabeth Strillacci Salisbury Post SALISBURY — The Carolina Artists Guild celebrated a number of their own last week during their annual Expo Art Show ...
by Staff Report, Saturday, September 30, 2023 12:05 am
Kannapolis
Kannapolis “National Night Out” event is next Tuesday, Oct. 3
KANNAPOLIS — The city of Kannapolis invites everyone, especially neighborhood associations, community groups and homeowner associations, to join the Kannapolis Police Department from 5-7 p.m. ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, September 28, 2023 12:05 am
News
Rowan County Christmas Bureau takes applications for Christmas assistance
SALISBURY — The Rowan County Christmas Bureau will soon begin taking applications for The Salvation Army of Rowan County’s Angel Tree program. The Christmas Bureau ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, September 28, 2023 12:00 am
Education
Catawba College listed among “In Tune’s” 2024 best music schools
SALISBURY — Catawba College is listed on “In Tune Monthly’s” best music schools of 2024. The school’s popular music program was highlighted alongside the artist ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, September 28, 2023 12:00 am
News
New director elected to F&M boards
SALISBURY — A new director was elected to the Boards of Directors of F&M Financial Corporation, F&M Bank and F&M Investment Services, Inc. at a ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, September 28, 2023 12:00 am
News
NC Museum of Dolls, Toys and Miniatures hosts “Dolls and Delights” luncheon
SPENCER — The North Carolina Museum of Dolls, Toys and Miniatures held a “Steiff, Deutschland Dolls and Delights” luncheon on Saturday. The event gave doll ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, September 28, 2023 12:00 am
News
South Main Book Company hosts banned book “read-out,” fundraiser for Rowan County Literacy Council
SALISBURY — Books with diverse content including, but not limited to, LGBTQIA, people of color, gender diversity, people with disabilities, and ethnic, cultural and religious ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, September 28, 2023 12:00 am
Education
Livingstone College students attend Atlanta conference
Livingstone College News Service SALISBURY — Three Livingstone College students, Jacob Adkins of Dunn; Eve Beyan of Monrovia, Liberia; and Collin Goodloe of Powder Springs, ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, September 28, 2023 12:00 am
News
Join the Spencer Woman’s Club in an act of compassion on National Day of Service
SPENCER — The Spencer Woman’s Club is extending an invitation to the entire community to join in for the General Federation of Women’s Clubs’ inaugural ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, September 28, 2023 12:00 am
Business
F&M Bank unveils new website, showcasing commitment to clients, innovation & community
SALISBURY — F&M Bank recently announced the launch of its new website, designed to enhance the online banking experience for its clients. The unveiling of ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, September 28, 2023 12:00 am
News
CNN Top 10 Hero to speak at October PIP breakfast
SALISBURY — The Rowan Chamber of Commerce has announced that CNN Top Hero Nora Spencer will speak at the Power In Partnership breakfast on Thursday, ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, September 28, 2023 12:00 am
Local
T. H. Hairston Sr. Community Day
The T.H. Hairston Sr. Community-Family-Friends Appreciation Day will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at Hairston Funeral Home, Inc., 703 S. ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, September 28, 2023 12:00 am
News
Catawba College brings “The Happiest Man On Earth” to the stage
SALISBURY — Catawba College’s honors program is bringing, in conjunction with Barrington Stage Company, “The Happiest Man on Earth” to the stage on Wednesday, Oct. ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, September 28, 2023 12:00 am
Kannapolis
Kannapolis city manager announces promotions
KANNAPOLIS — Kannapolis City Manager Mike Legg has promoted Tina Cline to the position of assistant city manager. Cline has been employed with the city ...
by Staff Report, Wednesday, September 27, 2023 12:05 am
News
Carolina Caring offers free grief support for those who have lost a spouse or partner
Recognizing that the death of a partner is one of life’s most profound losses, Carolina Caring is offering a free, 5-week support group for anyone ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, September 24, 2023 12:00 am
Local Events
J.C. Price High School Alumni Association announces upcoming meeting, trip
SALISBURY — The J.C. Price High School Alumni Association will meet on Friday, Sept. 29, at 4 p.m. at the Miller Recreation Center, located at ...
by Staff Report, Sunday, September 24, 2023 12:00 am
News
Latest edition of Salisbury Magazine on stands now
The October issue of Salisbury the Magazine is now available. Get to know the director of the Historic Salisbury Foundation Kimberly Steig in an interview ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, September 21, 2023 12:00 am
Education
Catawba College once again ranked in the top 10 in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges Guide
Catawba College News Service SALISBURY — Catawba College officials were please to announce its outstanding performance in the 2023 US News & World Report Best ...
by Staff Report, Thursday, September 21, 2023 12:00 am
Education
Catawba College highlighted in 2023 Sustainable Campus Index
Catawba College news service SALISBURY — Catawba College has been recognized for its sustainability efforts in the 2023 Sustainable Campus Index. A publication from the ...